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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed grave concern over rising violence, economic hardship and the growing influence of extremist groups in Bangladesh, questioning whether developments over the past two years had fulfilled the expectations that prompted the younger generation to join the 2024 uprising. In a rare audio interview with IANS, Hasina raised a series of questions to the younger generation, asking whether the movement had brought the changes they had sought, particularly in terms of personal security, employment opportunities and the freedom to question those in power. The younger generation is our future. I want to ask those young people a few simple questions. Is this the Bangladesh you wanted? Is this the future you imagined when you took to the streets? Do you feel safe today? Are your mothers and sisters safe? Are you finding jobs and opportunities? Can you freely criticise those in power without fear? Look at what has happened to our country over the past two years. Look at the violence, the economic hardship, the growing influence of extremist groups and the suffering of ordinary people. Is this really the change you were promised? the former PM said. I know that many students joined the movement with genuine emotion. I have no complaint against those young people who sincerely believed they were doing something good for their country. But their emotions and aspirations were exploited, she stated. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Hasina recalled remarks made by the previous interim governments chief advisor, Muhammad Yunus, at the Clinton Global Initiative in the US, where he described the 2024 uprising in Bangladesh as meticulously designed and spoke about those behind it. The former PM said that those remarks raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the movement and who ultimately benefited from it. Hasina, however, said she did not blame the students, whom she believed had been emotionally misled. Remember what Muhammad Yunus himself said at the Clinton Global Initiative. He described the movement as meticulously designed and spoke about the people behind it. Those words, in my view, raise questions about how the movement developed and who ultimately benefited from it. I do not blame the students who were emotionally misled, Hasina told IANS. Young people have every right to demand change, question their government and protest peacefully. But they also deserve to know the truth about what happened. I hope they will speak openly about their experiences and examine the actions of everyone who claims to represent them. They should be free to reach their own conclusions without fear or pressure, she added. Hasina stressed that the younger generation had an equal stake in Bangladesh's future, saying, I want them to inherit a country where they can think freely, live safely and build their future with dignity. That is what I have worked for throughout my life, and that remains my hope for them.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called for greater scrutiny of Dhakas reported deal for J-10CE fighter aircraft with China, stressing that military modernisation must take into account the country's economic constraints, actual defence requirements and regional balance. In a rare audio interview with IANS, Hasina raised questions about the need for the proposed defence equipment, affordability and the transparency of the procurement process and whether the wider regional implications had been adequately assessed. When asked whether Bangladesh's strengthening defence ties with China, including a reported deal for J-10CE fighter aircraft, Hasina said, Bangladesh has every right to modernise its armed forces. I have always supported that. During our government, we also invested in defence modernisation and maintained cooperation with different countries, including China. But we have to ask some practical questions. Does Bangladesh need the equipment? Can the country afford it? Was the decision taken transparently, and have the wider regional implications been considered? Bangladesh is already facing serious economic difficulties. Any major defence purchase must therefore be carefully examined. There is also the question of regional balance, she added. Hasina further underscored the importance of maintaining balanced relations with major global powers, stressing that Bangladesh's foreign policy should be guided by its national interests and that the country should not become a battleground for geopolitical rivalries. India is our closest neighbour. China is an important defence and development partner. We also have important relations with the United States, Japan, the Middle East, the Gulf countries and African nations. During our government, we maintained cooperation with all of them. We never believed that friendship with one country required hostility towards another. Bangladesh should pursue its own national interests, but it should never allow itself to become a battleground for competition between larger powers. That has always been my position, the former PM mentioned. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Hasina further expressed concern over Bangladeshs deteriorating economic situation, contrasting the current economic challenges with the rapid growth and development achieved during her tenure. Look, I wish I could say that things are getting better. Unfortunately, the situation in Bangladesh is getting worse with each passing day, in almost every aspect of people's lives. Just compare the economic situation. During our time, Bangladesh became one of the fastest-growing economies in South Asia. We reduced poverty, expanded electricity and healthcare, and built the infrastructure needed for long-term development. Now, the IMF is projecting growth of only 3.2 per cent for the current fiscal year. The banking sector is facing serious difficulties, and businesses are struggling to survive, she told IANS.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed hope that her personal circumstances would not come in the way of bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh, highlighting the longstanding historical ties and shared strategic interests between the two countries. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Hasina said that ties between the two countries should not be held hostage to political differences surrounding any individual. I do not think it would be appropriate for me to comment on the decisions of the Indian government. India is a sovereign country. It has its own laws and procedures, and its government will decide accordingly. But I certainly hope my personal situation will not become an obstacle to relations between Bangladesh and India. Our relations go back to the Liberation War of 1971. We share a long border, a common history, and important interests in trade, energy, connectivity and security. These relations are far too important to be held hostage to political disagreements involving any individual, the former PM stated. Hasina said that both the former Muhammad Yunus-led interim government and the ruling BNP administration had repeatedly called for her return to Bangladesh. She further questioned why her decision to return voluntarily should now invite objections. Both the Yunus administration and the present government have repeatedly demanded my return to Bangladesh. Now, I have decided to return myself. So, why should there be any objection? the former PM told IANS in a rare audio interview. When asked about preserving India-Bangladesh ties amid Dhaka's attempts to link bilateral relations to her extradition, Hasina said she did not think it would be appropriate for her to comment on India's diplomatic policy or suggest what Prime Minister Narendra Modi should do. I do not think it would be appropriate for me to comment on India's diplomatic policy or suggest what Prime Minister Modi should do. The Awami League has always believed in maintaining good relations with our neighbours while protecting Bangladesh's sovereignty and national interests. During our time, we strengthened relations with India while also working closely with China, Japan, the United States and other countries, she mentioned. Hasina emphasised that lasting bilateral cooperation between New Delhi and Dhaka required a representative government in Bangladesh with democratic legitimacy and broad public support, rather than one that excluded significant sections of the population from the political process. I also believe that lasting relations between Bangladesh and India require democratic legitimacy and public confidence. A genuinely representative government provides a stronger foundation for cooperation than one that excludes a large section of its own people from political life, she noted. Emphasising that a peaceful, democratic and stable Bangladesh was in India's interest, just as a friendly and cooperative India benefited Bangladesh, Hasina said that the two countries should preserve the relationship built during her tenure. That is the relationship we worked to build, and I believe it should be preserved. Neighbouring countries may have disagreements, and Bangladesh may have differences with India. But those differences should be resolved through dialogue and mutual respect, not through hostility for political advantage, she told IANS. Referring to issues such as the land boundary, Ganges water-sharing and maritime boundaries, Hasina said that her government had demonstrated during its tenure that differences could be resolved through dialogue. Our foreign policy has always been based on friendship towards all and malice towards none. This was the principle articulated by the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and we have followed it, the former PM stated.
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